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Traffic signs convey important information to road users through symbols and words to promote safety and efficient use of roads. International traffic signs use standard shapes, colors, and designs that are recognized globally, like red circles for regulations, black and yellow triangles for railroad crossings, and red triangles for danger warnings. Signs are classified into three main types: danger warning signs which use equilateral triangles to warn of hazards; regulatory signs which use rounds shapes like stop signs to inform of traffic laws; and informative signs which use rectangles and guide motorists along routes.

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Subject: Traffic Management and Accident Investigation

Traffic signs convey important information to road users through symbols and words to promote safety and efficient use of roads. International traffic signs use standard shapes, colors, and designs that are recognized globally, like red circles for regulations, black and yellow triangles for railroad crossings, and red triangles for danger warnings. Signs are classified into three main types: danger warning signs which use equilateral triangles to warn of hazards; regulatory signs which use rounds shapes like stop signs to inform of traffic laws; and informative signs which use rectangles and guide motorists along routes.

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Maryknoll S.

Sumaylo
BS Criminology 2-A
Subject: TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION

 Traffic signs, like traffic signal lights and road markings are used to convey
quickly and accurately the wide range of information needed by road users,
particularly vehicle drivers, and to promote a safe and efficient use of the road
system. Traffic signs refer to any device mounted on portable support whereby a
message is conveyed by means of words or symbols officially installed for the
purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. Traffic signs are installed to
serve the following functions:
1. To control traffic,
2. To safeguard the flow of traffic,
3. To expedite traffic,
4. To guide traffic and motorists

 International traffic signs. As explained in the Vienna convention, the system of


Signs and signals which it has prescribed is based on the use of shapes and
colors, characteristics of each class of sign, and whenever possible on the use of
graphic symbols rather than inscriptions with few exceptions one of which is the
STOP sign of the united states. It has been adopted very likely because itt is
understood practically by every motorist regardless of nationalities. These basic
signs shapes are:
1. Round and red sign: regulates the movement of turning and passing traffic
regulations
2. Round black yellow signs: a warning that you are approaching a railroad
crossing
3. Equilateral triangle red signs: a sign at the intersection directing drivers to
yield the right of way to vehicles in the road being crossed
4. Eight sided red and white stop sign: the most popular and understood sign
by all tongues and colors; and
5. Triangle red and black sign: approaching a danger zone, hill, slope,
winding road, and others.
 Classification of International Traffic Signs
1. Danger Warning Signs. These signs are also known as “caution signs”.
These signs have an equilateral triangular shape with one side horizontal
and having red borders. These signs are intended to:
a) Warn motorist of approaching hazardous road conditions,
b) Seek caution for the approaching road hazards, and
c) Call the reduction of speed.
2. Regulatory Signs. These are signs which impose legal restrictions
applicable at particular location usually enforceable in the absence of such
signs. These are intended to:
a) Inform road users of certain laws and regulations, and
b) Special obligations, instructions, or prohibitions which they must
comply with and violations of which constitute misdemeanor.
Regulatory signs are usually round in shape with the exception of
“Stop Signs” and “Yield Signs”. These are further classified into two:
a) Prohibitive and restrictive signs, and
b) Mandatory signs
3. Informative signs. These signs are also known as “guide signs: or
“direction signs”. The rectangular shape white-colored on blue background
is used for informative signs. Green background is usually used for route
markers and destination signs. Informative signs are usually intended to:
a) Guide motorist along established routes,
b) Inform the motorists of the proper roads,
c) Help motorist along the way in the most simple and direct method.

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